NAMASTE, AND WELCOME TO
Playing In Nature
Foster a Love for Nature & Travel Blog
Playing In Nature is a passion project blog of mine. That is focused on inspiring other families to disconnect from their daily lives and foster a love for nature. My blog shares a variety of blog posts and guides to help your family get outdoors and plan your trips safely as well as some travel destinations in and around the UK.
I hope that through my tips and resources we all can inspire other families to foster a love for nature in themselves and their children too. Let’s start a generation trend of loving, caring for and respecting Mother Nature.
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Namaste, I'm Charmaine Howard
I'm the storyteller behind Playing In Nature. I am a wife, business owner, fur baby mother and an absolute fanatic about Nature and treating her respectfully. Through my blog, I hope to help families of all ages foster a deep love and respect for Mother Nature, and inspire families to spend more time outdoors or just connect to it as best as they can.
I absolutely love permaculture and holistic land management and what they stand for and do when implemented correctly and fully. My goal is to share my love of nature with you, give you tips, and guides and increase your nature knowledge.
I am currently based in the UK, living in a caravan with my husband and fur baby. We are traversing the whole of the UK, with Scotland, Ireland and hopefully the Isle of man as well. Such Fun!
Padstow – A Foodie Haven on the North Cornwall Coast
Where Food Meets the Sea
Set around a lively fishing harbour, Padstow has become one of Cornwall’s most celebrated destinations — and a paradise for food lovers. Once a traditional fishing village, today it’s a mix of coastal charm, fine dining, and scenic adventure.
A Food Lover’s Dream
Much of Padstow’s culinary fame comes from celebrity chef Rick Stein, whose restaurants, café, and fish & chip shop have put the town firmly on the food map. But there’s more to Padstow’s dining scene than Stein — you’ll also find Paul Ainsworth’s Michelin-starred No.6 Restaurant, plus independent bakeries, delis, and harbourside pubs serving the catch of the day.
Things to Do in Padstow
Wander the harbourfront, lined with colourful boats and quaint shops selling Cornish crafts. Take a boat trip across the estuary to Rock, or hire bikes to explore the scenic Camel Trail, a flat cycling path following a disused railway line through glorious countryside.
For beach lovers, several stunning coves lie nearby — Trevone Bay, Harlyn Bay, and Treyarnon Bay all within a short drive.
Address: Padstow, North Cornwall, PL28 8AQ
Top Tips for Visiting Padstow
Book restaurants in advance – they’re often full weeks ahead.
Cycle the Camel Trail to Wadebridge for great scenery.
Try local fudge and Cornish ice cream in the harbour shops.
Visit out of peak season for a quieter, more local feel.
Park on the outskirts and walk down to the harbour.
Conclusion
With its blend of fine food, sea air, and friendly harbour life, Padstow captures the essence of Cornwall’s coastal charm. Whether you’re here to sample world-class cuisine or simply wander the waterfront with fish and chips in hand, Padstow leaves you hungry for more.
I WOULD LIKE TO INTRODUCE YOU TO MY PODCAST
Chats with Charmaine
This podcast is a way for me to express myself, as my husband will tell you, I have many thoughts, ideas and I suppose beliefs about how life could be better for us all, now and in the long run. How we as a species need to become more conscious so that all life on Earth can live in harmony, supporting and nourishing each other in turn.
I am open to podcast, topics of discussion and thoughts or questions that have been hounding you.
I WOULD LIKE TO INTRODUCE YOU TO MY CHANNEL
Playing In Nature
This channel is a way for me to visually express myself, as my husband will tell you, I have many thoughts, ideas and I suppose beliefs about how life could be better for us all, now and in the long run. How we as a species need to become more conscious so that all life on Earth can live in harmony, supporting and nourishing each other in turn.
I am open to video ideas, topics of discussion and thoughts or questions that have been hounding you.
If you’re like us, there’s a yearning inside of you to connect with nature. You’re tired of life in the hamster wheel and you want to reclaim a little freedom.
To explore either by yourself or with the whole family. No matter where or how far away from home you may go; it does not matter.
Opening your heart up to nature is all that matter